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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 1 season premiere: “What Do You Want?”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 1 season premiere, the wait is finally over and we get to catch up with the Winchester brothers. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. A lot happened last season, but to quickly catch you up, Michael is currently residing in Dean’s body, Jack has lost his powers, Lucifer is dead, and Bobby is alive. Well it’s not our Bobby, it’s a Bobby from another dimension, but you get the idea. In last night’s season premiere, “Stranger in a Strange Land,” we learn that Michael is travelling all over the world to find out what holy men want. Meanwhile, Jack is trying to adjust to life without his powers, Sam and Castiel are trying everything to track down Dean, and Lucifer’s vessel, Nick, is still alive. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 1 season premiere are:

“The other one. The better one.”

In the beginning of the episode, we catch up with Dean, or rather Michael, who is still sporting his Newsboy cap with style. We learn that Dean/Michael has been travelling all over the world and has been speaking to holy men, asking them what they want. Dean/Michael interrupts a man who is praying to Allah and asks him what he wants, but quickly breaks down the facade and shows him what a hypocrite he has been. Dean/Michael explains that, “you’re lost and not worth saving.” Michael is looking for a better world, but what extreme measures will he take to create it?

“I don’t understand how Lucifer could die and I could live.”

I’m not really sure either Nick, but I am excited to still have Mark Pellegrino on the show. Seriously he’s the best. Sam explains that he is not too sure either, but tries to see if Nick has held on to any important information that could help him track down his brother. While Nick doesn’t seem too useful just yet, you have to wonder if Lucifer will somehow come back from the dead and raise hell. I mean it’s not the first time he has done this.

“It ain’t how hard you hit, it’s how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.”

Good advice parallel world Bobby. Jack hilariously asks him if that was Ghandi and it’s great to see that Jack hasn’t lost his unintentional humor along with his grace. Jack has been trying to adjust to life without his powers, but it is a lot for him. Jack desperately wants to help his friends and family and Bobby is a good mentor for him. Bobby has been trying to train him on fighting, but Jack still has a lot to learn. I’m confident that he will find his place sooner or later, especially since we know his heart is in the right place.

“There will be no new king of hell. Not today. Not ever.”

Sam is not messing around, as his number one priority is to find his brother. Castiel consorts with a demon, trying literally everything to find his good friend. The demon even jokes to Castiel, “I thought you two were joined at the everything.” The demon holds Castiel hostage and gives Sam a call, who arrives with plenty of backup. The demon explains that “hell is in a bit of a pickle” and he wants to make a deal with Sam. Demons do love their fair share of deals. Well they aren’t really fair about it, but they definitely know how to stick to a contract for sure. The demon tells Sam that he wants the “Crowley deal” and Sam had me cheering out loud when he says, “But you’re no Crowley.” No this demon is definitely nowhere near the level of our old frenemy, Crowley. The threat is eliminated and Sam tells the other demons that there will be no new king of hell and that anyone who thinks otherwise will need to go through him directly. While I appreciate Sam’s words, it got me thinking about a new potential king of hell. We know that the demons are not going to just sit by because a Winchester told them to. So many other characters have come back from the dead. Is it possible that we may see Crowley again? Fingers crossed!

“You got me. You have all of us. You have your family and we are going to find Dean and beat Michael…because that’s what we do.”

I have to admit that I have missed the Supernatural pep talks quite a lot. Jack is feeling defeated after he merely just got punched in the face and Castiel hilariously points out that pretty much everyone got punched in the face. Jack is feeling useless and doesn’t know how to help. Castiel reminds him that his grace will restore itself eventually, but that he has him in the meantime and his entire family, which is a touching moment. Castiel, Sam, and Dean have been like fathers to Jack and they have all been influencing him and helping him discover who he is along the way. I’m looking forward to seeing Jack’s character develop even further and I have a feeling that he will make a difference in the world without his grace. At the end of the episode, Sam receives a call from Sister Jo and she tells him that they have a problem, revealing that she received a visit from Dean/Michael earlier. Dean/Michael visits with a vampire and recognizes that this creature knows exactly what it wants. Is Michael about to form an alliance with vampires? We’ll have to stay tuned, but I’m not sure that Michael has the best intentions for his “better world.”

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” season 8 episode 4: “A Hoe Even in the Afterlife”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the FX network’s American Horror Story: Apocalypse season 8 episode 4 last night, I realized that hell can literally be your own personal nightmare. Whether that means standing in a line for eternity like in Supernatural or working a customer service job in a department store, there are plenty of scenarios to go around. While this doesn’t sound so bad compared to a hell filled with fire and despair, stacking towels can be quite monotonous. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Could It Be … Satan?” we get a detailed flashback into Mr. Langdon’s past and learn a lot more about the rivalry between witches and warlocks. Meanwhile, we opened the door to another season of AHS and got to see some of our old favorite characters once again. Episode 4 continued to have some fun Easter eggs and even made a reference to one of my favorite television series of all time. Did you catch it? My top 5 moments from American Horror Story: Apocalypse season 8 episode 4 are:

“Bad news bitch. You’re back from the dead.”

After the return of some of our favorite witches from Coven, Mallory is surprised to be alive again. Madison tries to snap her back into reality, but Cordelia explains to Mallory, Coco, and Dinah, that an identity spell was cast on them for protection. This explains why Mallory felt like some other force or being was inside her when she was interviewed by Mr. Langdon in the prior episode. We also get a detailed flashback to the past and fans were delighted to hear the familiar Coven theme music play when the camera zoomed in on the “Academy of Exceptional Young Ladies.” I was excited to see the return of Zoe, played by Taissa Farmiga, who was busy training some new witches. Mallory stood out as her absolute favorite and we learn that her ancestry line goes all the way back to Salem. While we know a little bit about Mallory’s ancestry, Madison hints at Dinah’s when she says it is linked to that “backwards voodoo shit,” which could mean she comes from Marie Laveau’s line. We don’t receive too much information on Coco’s former identity yet, however. It is important to note that this is not the first time that a hint has been thrown around that Mallory is unique and extremely powerful. Is she a match for Michael Langdon? I’m not sure, but she may be the key to everything and I’d be happy to have her assemble or dissemble a bouquet of flowers for me anytime.

“I didn’t know that was inside of me.”

During episode 4, we get a detailed flashback into Michael Langdon’s past as well. While I originally thought that Ms. Mead could be based on Constance Langdon, we quickly learn that she was based on a woman who murdered her previous husbands and worshipped Satan. While we don’t know what happened to Constance just yet, it’s safe to say that her return might shed some light on this for us. Even though Constance was not around to be a guiding mentor for Michael, he clearly loved the woman who Ms. Mead is based on very much. Michael explains that she never betrayed him and his powers began emerging when he was trying to protect her honor after a rude Butcher refused to apologize. While Michael’s actions are beyond extreme, his heart had initially been in the right place. Michael’s powers seem to be more than he might be able to handle, however. During this episode, we also meet several warlocks who come across a tape of Michael’s abilities and witness him brutally killing someone with his mind. The tape reveals that Michael was in room 237, which is significant to fans of the film, The Shining. We get a glimpse into the “Hawthorne School for Exceptional Young Men” and are pleasantly delighted when one of the warlocks tells a tardy student that he might end up doing magic tricks with Neil Patrick Harris if he doesn’t take his studies seriously. Neil appeared briefly in Freak Show so this is a fun throwback to him. When Michael is at the academy, the warlocks put him through several tests and he passes them all with flying colors. He is even able to turn water droplets into snow, which starts out beautiful, but almost turns deadly, revealing that his powers may be out of everyone’s control. While one of the warlocks recognizes that his powers are malevolent, the others are more concerned with having a true match for The Supreme, but at what cost?

“Because I’m The Fucking Supreme.”

Members of the Coven are called to the Hawthorne Academy for an emergency meeting of sorts. The warlocks explain that they have a male student that might be more powerful than a Supreme. Cordelia, Zoe, and Myrtle initially seem doubtful, explaining that “no man has ever approached the level of Supreme.” The warlocks ask Cordelia to administer the “Test of the Seven Wonders,” but Cordelia is more than hesitant to do so. Cordelia reminds us about what happened to Misty, who died because she wasn’t truly ready to face the Seven Wonders. Cordelia doesn’t want that fate for anyone else and is even further upset when the warlocks bring up Queenie.

“Solitary it is.”

While fans knew that we would get connections to Coven and Murder House, the link to Hotel was a delightful surprise. We all remember “Hotel Cortez” all too well and recall that Queenie was trapped there back in season 5. Cordelia explains that she tried everything to help save Queenie, but that “Hotel Cortez,” was “an entryway to all things dark.” She further explains that they went through every door and window numerous times, but could not find a way for Queenie to escape. Cordelia even compares it to a “Hellmouth,” which is a fun reference to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which is one of my all time favorite shows. I mean Buffy did say “If the apocalypse comes, beep me,” and we have arrived there for sure on AHS. We know that vampires have resided in “Hotel Cortez” and this is also significant because Buffy is known as “The Chosen One” and the warlocks are convinced that Michael Langdon is his own kind of chosen one, known as an “alpha.” The idea of an “alpha,” brings us back to Marvel again, as we know that there are “alpha” mutants who are considered to be the most powerful. We also get to say hello again to James March, played by Evan Peters, who is passing his time in eternity by playing cards with Queenie. When Michael Langdon later shows up to do what Cordelia could not, March recognizes his power and realizes that his card partner has gotten her own “get out of jail free card.”

“No, but I have a fucking name tag.”

After Michael Langdon rescues Queenie, he explains that they have one more stop to make. Madison has been living out her own personal hell, which involves her wearing a name tag and working in customer service at a department store. This is absolutely hilarious because we know that Madison is not in the business of serving anyone other than herself. As if arguing with customers over her celebrity status wasn’t bad enough, Madison is horrified when her manager is called and she is forced to stack and organize the towels. Poor Madison. Madison immediately recognizes that Michael Langdon does not belong here and propositions him all too quickly. Queenie hilariously says that she is “a hoe even in the afterlife.” Michael Langdon interrupts their reunion to explain that he needs them both to prove a point. Michael shows up at the academy with Madison and Queenie and Cordelia is more than shocked, passing out at the sight of them. Michael has completed tasks that a Supreme could not, so what does this say about his power? Even though we know he is beyond strong, we can’t ignore the fact that his powers are based in darkness. Overall, this episode had a lot of fun Easter Eggs and references to doorways and other realms, which reminds us that this is not the last crossover or link we will see during the season. Stay tuned!

P.S. fun fact: Cordelia is also the name of one of the main characters on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Ranking the top 5 Empowered TV Female Characters of 2018 who Save the Day: “Touch me again and you’re gonna need another wooden hand”

Summertime is typically known for reruns, but I am happy that some of my favorite shows premiered late enough in the year so that I can get in some quality time binge-watching. As I look back on some of my favorite shows that released new episodes in 2018, I started to really think about how incredible it is to see so many empowered female TV characters emerging on a daily basis. These women are strong, fearless, passionate, and loyal.

They stand out because they aren’t perfect. They make mistakes just like everyone else, but they are able to turn things around and make the right call to save the people they care about the most. For today’s list, I am looking at female characters that can kick some serious ass and save the day without compromising who they are in the process. Please note that supernatural abilities need not apply, as I want to focus on female characters that do not have any special powers or gifts. Please also note that some spoilers may be ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch any of the series mentioned below. My top 5 Empowered TV Female Characters of 2018 are:

Claire Novak from Supernatural.

“I saved Sam and Dean…WE saved Sam and Dean.”

If you haven’t caught up on Supernatural, Claire Novak is the daughter of Jimmy, who is Castiel’s vessel, and she is played by Kathryn Love Newton. Claire has appeared several times on Supernatural and Jody Mills looks after her. In 2018, fans got a look at the “Wayward Sisters” backdoor pilot and Claire has grown up to be quite the bad-ass. She is comically referred to as “Biker Barbie,” which I have to admit is spot on, as she sports some serious leather and a tough attitude, but still has an element of sweetness to her. In the backdoor pilot to “Wayward Sisters,” Sam and Dean are trapped in “The Bad Place,” and Claire works with Jody and the others to help save them. She has fully embraced her identity as a hunter and proves to be quite resourceful. It is absolutely fantastic to watch her take down her enemies and she is not afraid to improvise and even uses a flame thrower to really make an entrance. While Claire initially tends to swing her fists first and ask questions later, she soon learns from Jody and from her own mistakes that this is not always the best plan. When Sam and Dean are rescued, Claire finally realizes the importance of family and teamwork, proving that she has grown even further as a character that one can truly count on.

Al from Fear the Walking Dead.

“Cause I’m a chick with layers.”

If you haven’t caught up yet on Fear the Walking Dead, now is the time. This season has introduced us to some really compelling characters like John Dorie, Morgan Jones, and Naomi/Laura/June. Al, played by Maggie Grace, has truly captured my attention, however. Al is focused completely on gathering the stories of others and she records them on camera so that she is able to keep the story going as long as she can. Even though Al drives a tank, she initially stays on the sidelines and tries not to get herself too involved. However, after John Dorie is shot, Morgan gets through to her and she realizes that she may need to put the camera down from time to time and help save the day. Al is fully capable of taking care of herself and is extremely resourceful and knowledgeable. When she makes the decision to help John and the others, she proves to be an asset. Al can also kick some serious ass, as we see an epic fight between her and Alicia that will have you on the edge of your seat. I’m looking forward to seeing further development of her character, but I am definitely seeing some real potential for a new heroine to emerge on the series.

Octavia Blake from The 100.

“You are Wonkru or you’re the enemy of Wonkru.”

The 100 is one of my absolute favorite shows on television right now and the female characters on the show really prove to be strong, intelligent, and valuable. Characters like Clarke, Lexa, Raven, and Abby really elevate the show, but I have to admire Octavia Blake’s breakout in 2018. Octavia, played by Marie Avgeropoulos, was known as “the girl under the floor,” always hiding behind her brother, Bellamy. When Octavia meets her true love, Lincoln, she was able to tap into her potential and learn how to fight and stand up for herself. After “Praimfaya,” struck the world, Octavia made the brave decision to allow all crews inside the bunker to save them, but this was no easy task to maintain. In 2018, we see Octavia’s struggle to hold on to her power as “The Red Queen” or “Blodreina,” as each crew became agitated with the others and the reality set in that not everyone in the bunker would be able to survive. Octavia was hesitant at first about being a leader, but fully embraced it after Jaha died, taking his words of wisdom to heart. Octavia recognized that not everyone would agree with her decisions; but that they would all need to stand together in order to have a chance at survival. In a heroic moment, Octavia begins fighting anyone who rebels and repeats, “You are Wonkru or you’re the enemy of Wonkru,” over and over again, until she finally makes her point. Even though her decisions as a leader are somewhat questionable and perhaps no longer appropriate in their current situation, you can’t help but root for Octavia in this pivotal moment. The girl under the floor is no more and a true queen has emerged.

Cheryl Blossom from Riverdale.

“Untie her, you serpent hag!”

While there are many empowered female characters on Riverdale, Cheryl, played by Madelaine Petsch, showed the most promise for me in 2018. We have seen Cheryl grow as a character and take on quite a lot. While she may initially seem like an ice queen, Cheryl eventually learns to let her walls down and to open up to those around her. Cheryl has a lot to deal with and her mother doesn’t make her life any easier. When Cheryl begins confiding in Toni about how her mother stifled her feelings toward other girls, it starts to make a lot of sense why Cheryl kept everyone at a distance. After Cheryl’s mother has her locked away in a mental institution, Toni and Veronica come to her rescue, but Cheryl refuses to be broken in this moment. Cheryl rises from the ashes and stands up to her mother and I have to say it’s about time. Cheryl’s growing feelings for Toni also help her realize the importance of love and loyalty. When Penny kidnaps Toni, Cheryl heroically shows up with a red hood and her bow and arrow to save her “Cherie.” One can’t help but cheer for her in this moment, as she is no longer a scared little girl. Rather, she has blossomed into a fearless and sensational woman. Cheryl continuously shows her courage, as she stands up to the adults around her and even takes on “The Black Hood.” Look out world, here comes “Cheryl Bombshell.”

Kelly Maxwell from Ash vs Evil Dead.

“It’s Gladiator time, bitch.”

So my number one pick for the most empowered TV female character of 2018 has to go to the beautiful and hilarious Kelly Maxwell, played by Dana DeLorenzo. Kelly proves that you don’t need to be “The Chosen One” or “El Brujo Especial” in order to save the day. Kelly is tough and loyal, proving to be a “ghost beater” for life. After teaming up with Dalton from the “Knights of Sumeria,” Kelly makes the courageous decision to take on the villain, Ruby, all by herself with the Kandarian Dagger. Ruby is pretty much the queen of hell and is almost indestructible, but Kelly actually puts up quite a fight against her. You can’t help rooting for her in this moment and when Ruby stabs her with the Kandarian Dagger, she even tells her that she was her favorite. I remember being shocked and heartbroken in this moment, but Kelly was able to survive in the world through the rift and is ultimately rescued by Pablo toward the end of the series. In the series finale, Kelly reminds us why we love her so much. She kicks some serious ass and begins screaming while shooting as many deadites as she can, proving that she is fully capable of saving the day. When Ash ultimately goes to fight the big bad, he tells Kelly that she is the leader now and I have to agree with his choice. Kelly is strong and fearless and refuses to compromise herself for anyone. She’s not afraid to express her opinion and use as much colorful and foul language as possible to get her point across, but that’s why we adore her so much. Kelly is someone you could genuinely see yourself being friends with. She tells you the harsh truth whether you want to hear it or not, but she is there for you no matter what, which is something that makes her truly stand out as a good friend and an even better heroine.

I hope you enjoyed the list and please feel free to post your thoughts on some of your own favorite empowered TV Female Characters of 2018 in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 23 season finale: “Every Day We Can Get Better”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 23 season finale, Dean got it absolutely right when he says, “But even when we’re strong, man things are going to happen. We’re going to make mistakes. Nobody’s perfect but we can get better. Every day we can get better.” While Dean’s words are meant for Jack, it seems like everyone can take a moment to pause and really listen here, including Dean. Mistakes are going to happen and plans are going to go terribly wrong, but what’s important is that the people who support us will stand by us and continue to fight on, even when it seems like all hope is lost. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s season finale, “Let the Good Times Roll,” Michael and Lucifer make their way back into the real world and prove to be a greater threat than we thought possible. Meanwhile, Jack contemplates leaving earth to spend some quality time with his father, Lucifer, and Dean teams up with Michael in a way you may not expect. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 23 season finale are:

Dean talks about retirement.

In the beginning of the episode, Dean takes a moment to think about what life would be like once all the evil is gone. While it seems like a fantasy, you never really know which battle is going to be the ultimate one. Perhaps thinking about time on a beach with a Hawaiian shirt is the way to go, especially when you are surrounded by chaos constantly. Sam seems doubtful that Dean will ever truly retire from hunting, but Dean says he will if the world is safe. While one can only hope that our favorite brothers can finally kick back and relax, the threat is nowhere near over just yet.

Dean gives Jack a pep talk.

We know that the Winchester brothers have a real knack for giving pep talks, but Jack is in desperate need of some guidance. Dean talks to him about the importance of sticking together even when things happen and tells Jack that he is family and that they look after their own. Even though Lucifer is Jack’s biological father, Sam, Dean, and Castiel have been the guiding forces in his life and remind him what family is truly about. Jack has been blaming himself for hurting others and when his friend, Maggie shows up dead, the guilt continues to overwhelm him. While not everything that happens can be fixed, Jack desperately wants to be able to reverse the evil around him. However, that starts with Daddy Dearest.

“Like Star Wars?”

Lucifer shows up and Jack does not believe what he sees, as Sam told him that Michael killed him. Lucifer tries to twist everything yet again and informs Jack that Sam is the one who left him behind. He manipulates his son by telling him that he’s here for him and suggests that Jack really needs him. Lucifer further explains that “humans are limited and fragile,” reminding Jack that he will never truly fit in here. He offers Jack the chance to go somewhere else and start over so that Jack can live his life for himself. Jack’s comparison of this to Star Wars lightens the mood but is actually pretty accurate, as he thinks about what life could be like “in a galaxy far, far away.” While the idea is certainly tempting, Jack will soon realize that you can’t just run away and abandon the people you love.

“This is the end of everything.”

While Sam and Dean are attacked by Michael, Sam sends a prayer Jack’s way, hoping that he will be able to hear them. Jack saves them and turns the tables on Lucifer when he forces him to tell the truth and learns that he is responsible for all of this and was the one who killed Maggie in the first place. I mean he also did bring her back from the dead, but does anyone really stay dead on this show? Jack tells Lucifer he is not his father and calls him a monster, finally making the right decision for himself. Lucifer tells him that he’s too much like his mother and slashes his throat, as he absorbs Jack’s power. After a blinding light consumes them, they are transported out of there and Sam has accidentally “hitched a ride.” Michael explains that with Jack’s power, Lucifer is too strong for anyone to stop and that the world will be destroyed.

Dean makes the ultimate sacrifice.

A quick flashback to earlier episodes reminds us that Dean was destined to be Michael’s vessel in the same way that Sam was destined to be Lucifer’s. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up to date on all of this information so I was happy for the reminder. Dean offers himself as Michael’s vessel or “sword” so that he can obtain the strength he needs to take down Lucifer. This is a dangerous option but he doesn’t really have a choice, as he knows that Lucifer will kill Sam and Jack. He tells Michael that this is a one-time thing and makes a deal, reminding him that “you’re the engine but I’m behind the wheel.” Just as Jack is about to sacrifice himself to save Sam, Dean/Michael bursts in, showing off his new wings. They kill Lucifer, but I have to wonder if he is really dead, as we know that our favorite devil has a habit of returning even though he is unwanted. Plus with Crowley gone, Lucifer has been providing us with some laugh out loud moments so I’m hoping he is not truly gone for good. Dean is happy that the plan was a success and reemphasizes the teamwork here. Unfortunately, Michael double crosses him and goes against their deal. He takes over Dean’s body and leaves Sam and Jack. At the end of the finale, we see Dean/Michael with glowing eyes, walking the streets. While we are unsure of where he is or what his plans are, we know that he will not be letting his new vessel go without a fight. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 22: “Sometimes Doing the Right Thing can go Wrong”

Happy Sunday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 22, Lucifer is desperately trying to turn over a new leaf to make a good impression on his son, but is anyone really buying it? While he tries to bond with his son, Jack over forced high-fives and inappropriate discussions about his mother, it does sure seem like he’s trying. It seems like Jack is willing to give him a chance, but are we? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Exodus,” Dean is beyond happy to see his brother, Sam alive and well. However, their mother, Mary is not ready to leave her people behind, which causes the Winchester brothers to come up with a plan to bring everyone through the rift. Meanwhile, Lucifer tries to bond with Jack and Rowena makes a valiant effort to hold the rift open. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 22 are:

“VIP pass. I’m with the band.”

In the beginning of the episode, everyone is shocked to see Lucifer enter the camp. He tries to lighten the mood with his winning personality and reminds them that he’s here to join the team. Sam and Dean don’t want Lucifer anywhere near Jack, but Jack is curious about his father and is not ready to turn away from him until he gets some answers. While Lucifer possesses power that will come in handy in the fight against Michael, no one seems ready to jump on his bandwagon just yet.

Mary punches Lucifer in the face.

Lucifer comically asks Mary if she misses him and she responds with a punch square in his jaw. I have to admit that this was beyond funny, as Mary proves that she is a Winchester no matter what and is not going to let anyone screw with her, even if they are the devil. Mary explains to Sam and Dean that she is not going to go back through the rift because she does not want to abandon the people here counting on her. Dean is not ready to accept going back to a world without her and Sam comes up with a compromise, suggesting that they bring everyone through the rift until they can come up with a plan to stop Michael. While 25 people seem like quite a lot to bring through the rift in a short amount of time, they are willing to take this chance because they need their mother in their lives. After all, they did just travel to another dimension to save her.

Castiel vs Castiel.

After reconnecting with Bobby, Dean is concerned about the well-being of Charlie, especially when he learns that Ketch is working with her. Both Charlie and Ketch are captured and alter-dimension Castiel enters the room, ready to torture with no remorse. Castiel faces off against himself, ready to take down the threat. Alter-dimension Castiel reminds him, “we are the same” and our Castiel replies with, “yes we are,” as he takes his life with no hesitation. While this threat is taken out, we know that Michael is still lurking somewhere in the shadows, ready to make his move.

“Kids. You just gotta know how to talk to them.”

Lucifer eagerly embraces his new role as a father and puts his best effort forward to connect with Jack. After taking off to gather his thoughts, Jack explains that he is ready to listen even though Sam, Dean, and Castiel warn him not to talk to Lucifer. Jack has a lot of questions but starts with the most important one: “Why does everyone hate you?” Lucifer tries to spin his own story about why he was cast out of heaven and does mention that he has done some terrible things, but is ready to make amends. Castiel is not buying it, however; rolling his eyes at Lucifer’s over-simplifications. When Jack’s mother is mentioned, Lucifer tries to add some input and says, “Awesome lady. Lost my virginity to her.” This revelation is completely inappropriate, but Lucifer continues to try to bond with Jack, which leads to a somewhat inspiring pep talk. Jack tells Sam that he wants to stay behind and fight Michael, but Lucifer steps in and reminds him that “sometimes doing the right thing can go wrong.” Jack calls Lucifer “father” to his delight, but Sam is clearly worried that Lucifer’s influence will lead Jack down the wrong path, especially since he is so impressionable and naive.

Showdown at the rift.

Time is running out and everyone needs to make it out of the rift before it closes for good. Rowena is back in our world, using all of her strength and magic to keep it open as long as possible. As everyone starts going through the rift, Michael shows up with perfect timing. Gabriel tells Sam and Dean to leave and is no longer running away. He faces off against Michael and is tragically killed to the horror of Sam and Dean. Gabriel sacrificed himself for them, proving that he did have goodness within him. Lucifer tries to hold off Michael as well as everyone gets through the rift. Just before Sam enters the rift, he says to Lucifer, “how did you think this was going to end?” Sam rushes through the rift and leaves Lucifer behind. Lucifer is now done being a team player and strikes up a deal with Michael. He agrees to help him pass through the rift and destroy whatever he wants as long as he can be with his son. While this is not shocking in the slightest, as we know that Lucifer’s first priority is always Lucifer, he and Michael together may be impossible to defeat. Stay tuned for the season finale next week!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 21: “Beat the Devil”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 21 last night, I learned that enemies can easily become unlikely allies when they have something valuable to offer. While Lucifer may be the devil himself, his fondness for “Sammy,” helps the Winchester brothers out of quite the jam, but is everyone truly ready to make a deal with the devil? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Beat the Devil,” Gabriel’s archangel grace is tapped out, leaving only one other option on the table. Rowena and Gabriel grow closer and execute Sam’s plan to capture Lucifer so they can get back into the rift to finally rescue Jack and Mary. While Lucifer is captured, he tries to break Rowena, leading to his own ticket into the rift. A tragic moment puts Dean on edge, but he is finally reunited with his mother. This is not the only family reunion in the cards, however; as Jack comes face to face with his father, Lucifer. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 21 are:

“Pep talks and melodrama.”

In the beginning of the episode, Rowena attempts to cast the spell to open the rift with Gabriel’s grace, but his performance is “premature,” as it is unable to hold the rift open. Gabriel’s grace is clearly tapped out and everyone realizes that they need Lucifer to keep the rift open. While this is no one’s first option, they don’t have any other choice. While Sam, Dean, and Castiel try to come up with a plan, Rowena comically comments that they are like “the three amigos” and explains they will be a while with their “pep talks and melodrama.”

“We were just reading books.”

While they are waiting to hear the plan, Gabriel and Rowena suddenly realize that they are attracted to one another and decide to have an adventure of their very own behind the bookcase. When Sam, Dean, and Castiel return, they are beyond shocked and disturbed. While it’s clear that they were not just reading books, Dean doesn’t want to hear the details and tells them that Sam has a plan. While Gabriel later comments that he can “cross having sex with a 300 year old red-head off his bucket list,” these two actually have a lot in common. Will it be a one-time fling or is there a romance in the cards for Rowena?

“All the people I love to torture in the same room.”

Lucifer is drowning his sorrows at a bar, confiding in the bartender about his problems with his son. It seems like Lucifer is no longer concerned with heaven or hell and has focused all of his energy on Jack. After he starts to get a little woozy, the bartender is revealed to actually be Gabriel who puts his trickster skills to good use along with a “magical roofie.” After Rowena makes her entrance, Lucifer comments, “I killed you too.” The plan is a success and they hold Lucifer captive so that they can keep his grace on tap to ensure the rift stays open. While we know that it’s impossible to keep Lucifer detained forever, everyone heads into the rift and Rowena stays behind to “babysit” Lucifer.

“Step into my office.”

While Lucifer is being held captive, he puts his best effort forward to break Rowena and tries to hit a nerve. He compares her situation to the “woman staying home in the kitchen,” while the boys go to handle the real work, but Rowena stays strong, refusing to give him the satisfaction of upsetting her. When this doesn’t work, Lucifer resorts to some off key singing that is beyond annoying, but Rowena keeps her cool. Lucifer finally strikes a nerve when he brings up killing her and Rowena tries to bring him down by telling him that his son considers Sam, Dean, and Castiel to be his real family. Lucifer channels his anger and is able to break free. He wounds Rowena and she deflects him with her magic into the rift in self-defense. While this is clearly the last thing anyone wants, Rowena has second thoughts about leaving the Winchester brothers to fend for themselves and gets to work by opening her spell book to come up with something to help.

“Hey Sammy.”

When Sam, Dean, and Castiel go through the rift, they wind up in a different entrance again and need to make their way to Dayton. They help some strangers who are being attacked by starved vampires on the way and learn that the quickest way to Dayton is through a tunnel filled with these monsters. Sam is brutally attacked and dragged off, as Dean screams out to him. Castiel goes after him, but explains that it is too late and that Sam is gone. Dean is barely able to process what has just happened, but keeps on going. When he finally reunites with his mother, Mary, a single tear falls down Dean’s face, which is beyond heart-breaking. Lucifer’s entrance through the rift proves to be useful after all, as he brings Sam back to life. Sam knows that he wants something in return and is afraid to hear what he has to say. Lucifer merely explains that “I want what you already have. A relationship with my son.” Sam is initially confused by this, but Lucifer further explains that he wants Sam to tell Jack that Lucifer is responsible for saving him, so that Jack can be grateful toward Lucifer and begin to feel something for him. Sam begrudgingly accepts since the alternative is to get eaten by vampires yet again, but everyone is beyond shocked when Lucifer walks into the camp with Sam, finally getting the family reunion he was so desperately longing for. Will Jack accept him? While we know that Lucifer will come in handy in the fight against Michael, what else does he secretly have planned? The devil can never be trusted, but it looks like the Winchester brothers do not have a choice at this point. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 20: “Unfinished Business”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 20 last night, I learned that it’s never too late to pass on advice and knowledge that could save someone from making the same mistakes we did. Even though we don’t have any control over their decisions, taking a moment to remind them that we are here for them can sometimes make a world of difference. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Unfinished Business,” Sam and Dean try to track down Gabriel and are surprised when he shows up right at their doorstep, but usually that comes with a catch. Meanwhile, Jack and Mary decide what to do next in their fight against Michael, while alternate reality Kevin Tran makes a grave mistake. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 20 are:

“Bonus.”

In the beginning of the episode, Sam and Dean try to track down Gabriel with the help of one of Rowena’s locator spells. They are held up at a seedy motel which really doesn’t have much going for it. Well that is until Dean discovers that the bed vibrates. Talk about a bonus. Before they can finish their argument on where to look next, they got a knock at the door. Gabriel makes their job much easier than they anticipated when he shows up wounded, looking for help from the Winchester brothers. But what’s the catch?

Other Kevin Tran…the traitor.

We finally get to see Jack and Mary in the other reality beyond the rift and they are trying to plan out their next move while they wait for Bobby to return. Michael is proving to be a dangerous threat and leaves behind a prisoner in the dungeon, which is none other than Kevin Tran. While many in the group call him a traitor, Kevin begins revealing important information about Michael’s plan. He tells the group about the spell to open the rift and that Michael intends to invade our world. Mary always tries to see the best in everyone, which includes Kevin, but Kevin seems to be too far gone. He continues to explain what Michael promised him, which includes a one-way ticket to heaven where his mother will be waiting for him. While one can feel sympathetic toward this broken version of Kevin, it’s hard to forgive him entirely, as we know what our very own Kevin Tran was capable of. While both were prophets, this Kevin is unable to stand against Michael and activates the spell. It’s a shame he didn’t have the Winchester brothers here to help influence him in this world. While we don’t know how many casualties there are, Jack cloaks Mary with his wings so it looks like they will both be alright.

“I can’t lose another boy.”

After Jack hears that Michael is trying to break him and is told that he will not be able to win, Jack is determined to go after Michael and stop him. Mary warns him to stop and think about this, however. She reminds Jack that she was very much like him before and that running in blind has consequences that can be irrevocable. Even though Jack tries to tell her that he is strong and capable of stopping him, Mary pleads with him and tells him, “I can’t lose another boy.” Clearly Jack and Mary have bonded and become very close in the world beyond the rift. Mary remembers all too well what happened when she was taken from her own two boys and she can’t bear to have the past repeated. But will Jack heed her warning?

“I thought this story had porn stars.”

After Gabriel shows up looking for assistance, Sam and Dean agree to help as long as Gabriel helps them in return. He begins telling them about his story of revenge, as he desperately wants to punish those who were responsible for selling him off to Asmodeus. The kill list leads to Loki, the original trickster, who will be the most difficult of all to kill. Sam and Dean agree to help but Dean is not really invested in this. After Loki says, “So you’re Dean Winchester,” Dean dismisses him and tries to get to the fighting so this can all be over with. After Gabriel puts an end to Loki, his mission is complete and he agrees to help the Winchester brothers who are a little surprised at this. Gabriel reminds them that “a deal is a deal and tricks are for kids.” While it looks like Gabriel is on board for now, can Sam and Dean really trust him?

“Sam, I’m not going to apologize for trying to protect you.”

It’s getting to be quite routine for the last 10 minutes of Supernatural episodes to feature some kind of revealing and epic talk between our favorite brothers, but I guess they can’t really find the time to have a heartfelt discussion in the middle of a battle between Norse demigods and archangels. Sam tries to get Dean to open up to him, refusing to be left on the sidelines or “at the kid’s table,” as he so eloquently puts it. Dean tells him that he won’t apologize for trying to protect him and reminds him about what happened before, which led to Sam dying and ending up in hell. Dean explains that “I don’t care what happens to me but I do care what happens to my brother.” Sam appreciates the sentiment, but reminds Dean that they are in this together. Even if that means dying, they will be together. After all, the Winchester brothers are a package deal.

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 19: “Funeralia”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 19 last night, I learned that redemption is possible for everyone and that it’s never too late to do the right thing. We sometimes just need someone to believe in us and then the rest is up to us. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Funeralia,” Sam and Dean reach out to Rowena for some help but are politely turned down due to her other engagements. Meanwhile, Cas visits heaven and tries to get some reinforcements but is in for a surprise. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 19 are:

“She’s right you never go to parties.”

In the beginning of the episode, Sam and Dean are trying to figure out what their next move is especially since Gabriel walked out on them, declining to join the team. Rowena seems like the next best option to help them get to Mary and Jack, but she is otherwise engaged when they reach out. Rowena overhears Castiel and asks if the “handsome angel is there,” to which Castiel mechanically responds with, “um hello.” After hearing a lot of background noise, the Winchester brothers quickly realize that Rowena is at a party. She hangs up on them before they can get more information out of her and she proves that a passionate tango dance can be hotter than you think when she literally burns a woman alive at the party.

“She started taking me to the light. It didn’t work out.”

After Sam and Dean realize where Rowena is, they decide to head out there to deal with her in person. They get an uninvited guest in the back seat of their car, however; when Jessica the reaper makes an appearance. Jessica explains that she is there to act as a sort of “baby monitor.” She has been listening in and keeping an eye on the Winchester brothers for quite some time now, but only just decided to show up now to offer herself as a resource in this case. Sam and Dean are suspicious about this, but listen up all the same. They learn that people have been dying outside of their assigned timeline and that their reapers have been killed as well. While Sam and Dean now understand the reaper’s invested interest in this, they still need to find out why Rowena is doing this.

“Have you ever heard of the butterfly effect?

Dean of course eagerly replies with, “Ashton’s second best movie,” which keeps the laughs coming even when literally faced with Death himself…or herself now. The reaper explains that Billie, now known as Death, is not getting involved directly, but has clearly taken notice of Rowena’s actions. She explains that if reapers continue to die along with people outside of their timeline, it will cause a ripple effect and throw off the grand design. If this continues much further, Jessica thinks that the slate will need to be wiped clean and that the world would need to start over, which is not what anyone wants. Jessica reveals an important piece of information when she lets Sam and Dean know that Rowena’s ultimate death will be by Sam’s hand. There is no other alternative version, which puts a lot of responsibility on Sam and also places him in danger at the same time.

“It’s a sports term like slam dunk.”

As Castiel shows off his knowledge on the usage of the term, “Hail Mary,” he thinks that the angels may be able to help them even though approaching them can be extremely dangerous. Castiel goes up to heaven and the angels think that perhaps they can help each other. They offer him a deal and explain that he must bring up Gabriel and then they can help. Castiel tries to clarify that this will not work, but it is later explained to him that heaven is running out of power and that there are barely any angels left to keep it running. It is revealed that Gabriel could be the key to preventing this from happening. It looks like everyone desperately needs Gabriel’s help, but will he come to his senses and do the right thing?

“Sometimes life is unfair…some things just are.”

After learning that Sam will be responsible for her ultimate undoing, Rowena holds him captive and threatens to end his life. Billie finally appears before her and Rowena demands for her to bring back her son, Crowley from the dead. Rowena is clearly still in a lot of pain over her son’s death and feels that it was unjust and cruel. Even though she is in the wrong with her actions, her vulnerability in this moment is heartfelt. After Billie tells Rowena that she will not be blackmailed, Rowena cannot follow through and kill Sam. Billie tells her that she knew she would never kill Sam, which shows how far Rowena has come. Rowena truly has loyalty and some love toward Sam and even though she knows he will kill her in the end, she still can’t take his life. Rowena still has the chance to be redeemed and agrees to help Sam and Dean. They warn her that Lucifer is still around, but Rowena tells them she is no longer afraid of him. After all, Sam is now the greater threat.

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 18: “Bring ‘em Back Alive”

Happy Friday the 13th TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 18 last night, I learned that you should never mistake “hookers” for “porn stars,” especially when mentioning them appears to be the key to snapping an archangel back to reality. Seriously Sam that was a rookie mistake. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Bring ‘em Back Alive,” Dean and Ketch head through the rift to find Jack and Mary, but Dean spots a familiar face that has him thinking twice about his next move. Meanwhile, Cas and Sam team up to help heal Gabriel and Lucifer tries out his new job as “God.” My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 18 are:

“If you had your heart set on Mai Tais…sorry.”

After Dean and Ketch travel through the rift, they end up in some sort of barren winter wonderland, which looks nothing like the place Dean was before. Dean tries to figure out where they are and quickly realizes that he is not exactly sure where to start looking. Ketch comments on how nice the vacation spot is but the two are interrupted before they can get much further with their banter. They witness several humans being executed by angels. Dean gets wounded and poisoned and Ketch doesn’t leave his side, trying to help as much as he can. While we are not sure if Ketch has truly shifted over to good, he is giving it is his best effort. Dean even awards him the “anti-poison merit badge award,” proving that he appreciates his help maybe just a little.

Team Sam and Castiel.

Sam is left behind to make sense of what is going on with Gabriel and Castiel arrives for reinforcements. While Castiel clearly does not agree with Dean’s decision to go into the rift alone with Ketch, he agrees to help Sam with the matter at hand. Gabriel is clearly traumatized and is not up for speaking. Sam tries to spoon-feed him his grace to help heal him, but Castiel dryly explains, “Sam, I don’t think he’s going to open up and let the choo choo in.” They quickly discover that Gabriel has marked up the walls with what happened to him, starting with his fake death and mixing in some nonsense about Monte Carlo and “porn stars.” Castiel explains he goes on for quite a bit about “porn stars,” but at least he is communicating to prove that his intellect is still present.

Lucifer tries out working in the field.

We finally get to see Lucifer again who is now ruling heaven. Lucifer is bored and is not happy that the angels aren’t doing everything possible to find Jack. Jo reminds him that he is there to “make heaven better” and politely turns down his request for “strip poker.” Jo is not amused when Lucifer begins whining that the angels respected his father more, explaining that “Your father created. You inherited.” She’s absolutely right and even Lucifer decides to give working in the field a try. He hilariously appears at an exorcism and tells the demon to take a hike, leaving the priests in shock. After he tries to explain that he got a bad reputation as Lucifer, he ends up killing them and is now back at square one. No one said that trying to act like God would be easy. After Lucifer reveals that he made a lot of fake promises, including being able to give the angels back their wings, Jo is done playing games. She walks out on him, but not before telling him that she thinks he is scared to find his son and seems to really hit home with this.

“The world needs you. Please help us.”

Sam is getting frustrated with Gabriel and doesn’t know what else to do. In an inspiring moment, Sam explains to Gabriel that he knows exactly what he is feeling. Like Gabriel, Sam used to think he could escape his calling, but soon realized that the world needed him and he accepted his fate. He tells Gabriel, “This is where I make the world a better place. The world needs you. We need you. I need you.” After briefly mentioning “hookers” in his pep talk, Gabriel finally speaks and says, “Porn stars. They were porn stars, Sam.” Not the first words you might be expecting from a powerful archangel, but we’ll take it. After all, Sam and Dean just used up the angel grace to heal Gabriel so they desperately need him to join the team. This is all interrupted when Asmodeus barges in and tries to kidnap Gabriel again. Only he is in for a surprise when Gabriel destroys him instead. Unfortunately, Gabriel turns down the request to join the team and leaves. When Dean returns he is more than angry. We know that they need more grace to open the rift again, but will Gabriel have a change of heart?

Dean rescues the other Charlie.

I’m sure fans everywhere were beyond excited to see Charlie in this episode. Well not the Charlie from the real world, but another version of her is absolutely acceptable. After Dean spots her, he tells Ketch that she might know where Mary and Jack are since she is clearly working with the resistance against Michael. Ketch tries to get Dean to stay on the task at hand, but Dean refuses to leave her behind. In a moment of vulnerability, Dean confides in Ketch and explains that Charlie was like a sister to him and that she was brutally murdered. Dean feels like he let her down and doesn’t want to do the same thing here. Ketch also confides in Dean and explains that he lost many comrades along the way but always just told himself that it was his duty. Dean of course responds with, “Well you do suck.” Either way, it seems like these two have finally come together, as Ketch agrees to help Dean rescue Charlie. Even though Charlie doesn’t know who Dean is, she is more than grateful. Charlie and Ketch stay behind and agree to help find Jack and Mary and Dean heads back through the rift. While we are still not sure if we can completely trust Ketch, at least alternate Charlie will be there to keep him in line. Now about that angel grace. Perhaps Rowena can help since she will be in the next episode. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 17: “The Thing”

Happy Sunday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 17 last night, I learned that even when you think you can’t be redeemed, fear and regret can lead you to try to do the right thing against all odds. That being said, there is always a catch…or Ketch involved. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Thing,” Sam and Dean are checking off their list of ingredients and are stumped by the Seal of Solomon, which causes them to track down a lead in Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Ketch gets schooled by Asmodeus and makes the decision to turn the tables on him. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 17 are:

Dean gets creative with Post-It notes.

Sam has been investing a lot of time in his research and falls asleep on top of a book, which inspires Dean to have a little bit of fun with him. He carefully places post-it notes on the back of Sam’s shirt that read: “Dum Dum,” “Kick Me”and“Ass face.” Later on, Sam notices them in the mirror and is not amused, but Dean tells him they have other things to worry about now, but takes a moment to really appreciate his fine work.

“I love books!”

As a refresher, Sam and Dean need four ingredients to open the door to the other world that Mary and Jack are trapped in. They begin making their list and checking it twice and are currently short two ingredients: The Seal of Solomon and the grace from an Archangel. Sam and Dean have been searching for information on the Seal of Solomon to no avail, which leads them to go through the archives which Dean finds very tedious. They eventually come across information from the Men of Letters who apparently discovered Solomon’s treasure. In the treasure is a “jewel of the cosmos,” which Dean refers to as “a piece of kryptonite.” They decide to head off to Rhode Island to track down the lead in another hideaway from the Men of Letters, as this is the only lead they have.

“Kale is a garnish.”

When Sam and Dean stop in at a local diner in Rhode Island, Dean allows the waitress to bring him whatever is good. Sam makes the healthier choice, however; and orders a type of Kale dish which disgusts Dean. Sam begins talking about the importance of lowering his cholesterol. Dean is impressed but explains that he is also “watching his cholesterol…watching it go way up.”

“It’s like a Hallmark movie…but with tentacles.”

After Sam and Dean go down to the underground Men of Letters bunker in Rhode Island, they find an unexpected guest. A woman named Sandy Porter is being held captive, but has been there for almost a hundred years. Sam and Dean are stumped by this but welcome her to the future just the same and let her know that they will protect her. They need to quickly make good on their promise, as followers of the Men of Letters begin surrounding the diner. After Sam is captured, he learns that Sandy died many years ago and the monster that fed on her inhabits her body. Sam quickly realizes that Dean is in a lot of trouble as apparently all the monster does is “feed and breed.” Luckily for Dean, Sandy chooses him as the host for her lover trapped in the other world. Sam and the other Men of Letters rescue Dean with perfect timing and send the monster back to its world, closing the rift for good.

“What’s the catch?”

While Mr. Ketch tries to involve himself in Asmodeus’s plan, he quickly realizes that he is merely a servant in his eyes and not worth much at all. Asmodeus tells Ketch that he sees that he is filled with fear, regret, and pain and that he can’t be redeemed. He makes him feel even less when he simply tells him, “You’re mine.” Mr. Ketch refuses to let this be his fate and makes the decision to break out Gabriel and bring him to Sam and Dean as a peace offering. Sam and Dean are shocked to see Gabriel but are not about to turn Mr. Ketch away, especially since he possesses the last ingredient. In return, Mr. Ketch wants protection from Asmodeus and “dibs on the top bunk.” While Sam is hesitant, Dean quickly agrees and tells Sam that he and Mr. Ketch are going to go through the door alone. Sam is left to hold down the fort and watch after Gabriel, but clearly doesn’t like the idea of letting his brother handle this on his own. We know that the Winchester brothers are stronger together, but will this plan work the way Dean intends? While I’m not sure they will be able to find Jack and Mary so easily, it seems like this is their only option right now. What new threats will they find in the other world? What will Sam encounter with Gabriel? And it seems like we haven’t seen too much of Lucifer or Rowena lately, so you know that they will be re-surfacing sooner or later. Let’s hope it’s not when the Winchester brothers are apart.

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Supernatural below. Happy viewing!

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Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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